Rate:                   £40-45k per annum
Location:             Bideford, Devon- 100% onsite
Duration:             permanent, full-time
Working Hours:  Monday-Thursday: 7:45am – 5:00pm; Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm (early finish every week!)
  
This role would suit someone with a solid CNC manufacturing background who understands machining processes and production engineering. They’re happy to consider candidates with legacy CNC exposure, it is not hands-on programming day-to-day, but understanding CNC engineering to improve and develop manufacturing processes is essential.
  
  
Key Responsibilities

• Automation & Future Tech: Research external machining trends, perform cost/benefit analysis, and write CapEx justifications to introduce automated systems to the shop floor (i.e. Cobots).
• Process Evolution: Shift repeating orders toward de-skilled, highly efficient processes.
• Advanced Fixturing: Design and develop common tooling systems, modular fixtures, and single point workholding (Doosan, Hedelius, Berlotti).
• CAD/CAM & Programming: Generate high-tier models, assemblies, and drawings on CAD, and prove out complex machining programs on CAM.
• Collaborative Costing: Partner with customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to generate accurate product costings and resolve high-level technical issues.
• Quality & Standards: Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with rigorous aerospace and automotive standards (AS9100, ISO9001, TS16949).

  
What Success Looks Like (KPIs)

• On-time delivery of new customer products to exact specifications.
• Measurable cycle time reductions and cost-saving implementations.
• Speed and accuracy in turning around technical quotations.
• Successful deployment of new machining and automation concepts.

  
General Expectations

• An excellent of understanding of drawing tolerances
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Ensure all areas of responsibility operate within the requirements of ISO9001, AS9100, TS16949 and SC21
• Ensure equality of employment in accordance with the Company’s policies
• Encourage good lines and levels of communications and a working environment where all employees feel part of the business and are aware, where appropriate, of what is going on
• Develop an open style at all levels of the business to allow a free flow of ideas and suggestions
• Understand the importance of Customer Care both in relation to internal and external
• Work in a ‘Quality’ driven culture where you understand the need to produce products and services right first time.

  
Desired skills and experience

• Proven track record creating, setting, and fault-diagnosing complex CNC programs.
• Masterful understanding of engineering drawings and tight geometric tolerances.
• Experience navigating strict quality management frameworks (AS9100 / TS16949).
• A safety-first mindset and a passion for driving a “right-first time” quality culture.
• An inquisitive, analytical mind always looking for the “next big thing” in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for generating models, assemblies, and drawings
• Strong CAD/CAM proficiency.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.